tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post6791268909889825639..comments2024-03-12T19:08:39.990-03:00Comments on Dispatches from Can of Duck: Sometimes, change happensClaire MWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02603169881463831299noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-51914672540239731562010-12-21T23:34:56.753-04:002010-12-21T23:34:56.753-04:00Dear Claire - we used to visit via Dave's Gard...Dear Claire - we used to visit via Dave's Garden and although I haven't been checking blogs much this year I always enjoyed reading about your farm family. I'm sad to hear that your situation has changed but I remember that you are a woman of great courage and strength. I know these changes will lead to a new adventure for you.<br /><br />If you get to the point where you have a wether that needs a home, please contact me. I would have some room for chickens also.<br /><br />My best to you on your new adventure and I hope all your animals have found good homes.<br /><br />Catherine<br />jerseyridgearts@gmail.comCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558563081809271459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-17854644750093095222010-11-09T20:48:31.282-04:002010-11-09T20:48:31.282-04:00Claire,
I am so sorry for your troubles. I recent...Claire,<br />I am so sorry for your troubles. I recently went through a similar experience when my fiance and I went our separate ways. I am hanging on by a thread to school and the farm and am relying heavily on volunteers and working students.<br /><br />You are courageous and forward-thinking to have chosen to rehome your animals before feeding and care were compromised. Many wait until too late and the results are tragic. Best of luck to you and best wishes for a brighter journey.<br /><br />-A fellow CanadianLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281757910495372222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-80130534743065765702010-11-07T00:52:06.066-03:002010-11-07T00:52:06.066-03:00Awwww, I'm so very sorry with the troubles you...Awwww, I'm so very sorry with the troubles you are having to deal with, but you are not alone. Many of us have been through similar experiences. I'm still married, but my hubby's been laid off and have had trouble finding and keeping jobs over the past 2 years. The first thing I did was downsize our animals to a manageable level. I rehomed 2 goats and 2 sheep and now just have 3 goats, 2 llamas and my horse. Oh and the chickens. Anything more and we'd be over our limit to physically and financially take care of.<br /><br />Hang in there. Life will improve when you simplify your life and find some peace.<br /><br />Thinking of you,<br />((((hugs))))<br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-14853907770519078142010-11-05T21:26:10.119-03:002010-11-05T21:26:10.119-03:00Claire, i just stopped by to let you know i am thi...Claire, i just stopped by to let you know i am thinking of you and hope things are looking brighter... Love, mareMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313649899578244476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-47934119961234933092010-11-04T05:58:31.634-03:002010-11-04T05:58:31.634-03:00I'm really sorry to hear your news, Claire. I ...I'm really sorry to hear your news, Claire. I wish I lived closer; lots of those gorgeous beasties would be very welcome here. <br /><br />I was just thinking of you last night, as I finally got around to trying Kool Aid dyeing, with the supplies you so sweetly sent us a while back. I have some gorgeous orange roving now, so thank you once again!<br /><br />Sending bright shiny thoughts your way, and hopes for re-homing that is easy and positive.Earthenwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038375762148354910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-13551320498095665862010-11-04T05:58:13.920-03:002010-11-04T05:58:13.920-03:00I'm really sorry to hear your news, Claire. I ...I'm really sorry to hear your news, Claire. I wish I lived closer; lots of those gorgeous beasties would be very welcome here. <br /><br />I was just thinking of you last night, as I finally got around to trying Kool Aid dyeing, with the supplies you so sweetly sent us a while back. I have some gorgeous orange roving now, so thank you once again!<br /><br />Sending bright shiny thoughts your way, and hopes for re-homing that is easy and positive.Earthenwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038375762148354910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-41260927789949707142010-10-31T22:31:03.720-03:002010-10-31T22:31:03.720-03:00oh, I feel the same way Michelle described, and I ...oh, I feel the same way Michelle described, and I hope that you find the best homes for your babies, and close by so they don't have to stress over a move. <br />My heart aches as I read this, but I am sending all the light I can gather, your way. <br />Let me know if I can do anything from this far away.sunset pines farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826327863570459271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-28916885118344190832010-10-29T19:12:59.383-03:002010-10-29T19:12:59.383-03:00Claire, your animals are so pretty and I am sure y...Claire, your animals are so pretty and I am sure you will be able to find homes for them. I wish I was close enough I could help you out with the chickens. We have been thinking of adding some here, and I realize that does you no good at all. :O)<br /><br />You are right life changes all the time. We never know what is around the corner, but your attitude is a good one. You just keep moving and make the best possible decisions you can at the time with the information you have. Thats all any of us can do :O).Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-53551019247417871852010-10-29T02:24:10.454-03:002010-10-29T02:24:10.454-03:00I am sorry to hear life has thrown some difficult ...I am sorry to hear life has thrown some difficult changes and decisions your way. I can't imagine how hard letting the animals go is. I wish I lived closer, they are beautiful animals and I am sure you will be able to find great homes for them.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664824920459341153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-81795015472408782322010-10-28T14:27:31.683-03:002010-10-28T14:27:31.683-03:00Claire, many blessings to you & your wonderful...Claire, many blessings to you & your wonderful family. Love & Light from Jennifer & MartiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-75649358068036682822010-10-26T14:43:13.128-03:002010-10-26T14:43:13.128-03:00Claire,
I'm so sad that you have had to make ...Claire,<br /><br />I'm so sad that you have had to make this decision. I know you have to do what you have to do, but I'm still sad because I'm very attached vicariously to all your animals. I wish you the best in your search for good homes for your animals. I wish you the best as always and hope things turn around for you soon.<br /><br />PaigePaige Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03295676869973661808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-27677152361930095612010-10-26T10:33:00.629-03:002010-10-26T10:33:00.629-03:00Hi Claire,
I think you know from all these posts ...Hi Claire,<br /><br />I think you know from all these posts how many friends you have (even though some of us haven't met you in the flesh)- you can count on us being there for you if you need a shoulder to lean on, someone to listen to you rant or simply a friend to give you a hug. If you were closer I'd take Hazel for sure!<br /><br />That said- I sent a bunch of VM polluted wool to Zeilengers to be processed into combed top. I was assured all of the VM would be gone when it was done and it takes 6-8 weeks to get it back. The washed wool I took in they made into roving for me- I had an appointment and they did it right then. I don't know about the acid bath- give them a call and ask they are pretty nice folks there! It was a relief for me to have all that wool made into something I could use or sell right away...<br /><br />Hugs-SherrySpinners End Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378599044206074919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-75339064140115437342010-10-26T10:08:48.564-03:002010-10-26T10:08:48.564-03:00Hi Claire,
I'm sad for you having to give up ...Hi Claire,<br /><br />I'm sad for you having to give up your animals. If any of them are still left when I move (Mar 2012) I would be happy to give them a home.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580426976030683874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-30402087878110375102010-10-25T21:53:20.220-03:002010-10-25T21:53:20.220-03:00Dearest Claire...I didn't know you were going ...Dearest Claire...I didn't know you were going thru so much...And i know a little bit about what you are going thru from personal experience. I too have had to make some pretty difficult decisions because of the twists and turns in life, and i know you will be ok, and i know that only you can decide what is right for you now. Please know that you have friends out here who are praying for you and sending you Light, and Healing and Love. Please stay with us and talk to us. I say that selfishly as i would miss your posts very much...Claire you are such a loving, giving, magical person. I just know that many wonderful things are waiting for you around that bend. Do what you have to do so that you can get to where you are going next. Love, mareMarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313649899578244476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-35939325901918176122010-10-25T21:47:02.683-03:002010-10-25T21:47:02.683-03:00Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't li...Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't live that far away (Iowa City) and would love to help you (my daughter really wants a goat or two) but I'm not sure we can talk my husband into it. He has been very firm on the NO Animals. Although I've been working on him for chickens. I'll have to see how it goes.<br />Take care of yourself and don't feel guilty for doing so. You've got a long road ahead of you. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.<br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-14423465395291479422010-10-25T20:47:18.451-03:002010-10-25T20:47:18.451-03:00you are right. SOmetimes, change happens. I am sor...you are right. SOmetimes, change happens. I am sorry about this as well and I will try to let as many people know about your animals (that are good homes). PM me if you need anything 8)Blue Goose Farmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054425781917794758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-1345578428854264462010-10-25T16:09:58.913-03:002010-10-25T16:09:58.913-03:00Oh Claire, I was so shocked to read about all thes...Oh Claire, I was so shocked to read about all these changes in your life! I do so wish I could take in some of your flock, or help you find homes for them. I had the same thought as Joanna; maybe prospective property buyers would be interested in a starter flock.<br /><br />Don't feel guilty about stepping out of school; the guilt won't help you right now. Set yourself a date when you want to go back, and keep that promise to yourself. Then set that issue aside and deal with today.<br /><br />Good luck to you, and I hope you can update us as you settle all these questions hanging in the air. <i>Bon courage; je t'embrasse!</i>Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-8944698791310053032010-10-25T12:25:44.382-03:002010-10-25T12:25:44.382-03:00Claire-
My thoughts are with you now, as they hav...Claire-<br /><br />My thoughts are with you now, as they have been many times since I found your blog not long ago. Your journey has become my journey, your joy has made me smile and laugh, and your sadness has brought tears.<br /><br />I am very proud of you. You have shown that you are strong, that you care for yourself (which not many can say they do), that the love you have for your animals is unselfish, and that you have faith in what the future brings. While this transition makes me sad, I find that I am inspired by you.<br /><br />The chickens would like to add that their coop is your coop, and they're happy to fix you a nest any time you're traveling near the west coast.taylorgirl6https://www.blogger.com/profile/17684164068191979693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-31499115369727905152010-10-25T10:36:46.755-03:002010-10-25T10:36:46.755-03:00Claire, I am really sorry to hear about your post....Claire, I am really sorry to hear about your post. Have you checked with Neil or Matt R. to see if either of them would be interested in providing your animals a new home? I think both would be good to them. As for law school, you are still moving along in the program. You can graduate with me in December 2011!!! I would love to have my friend walk through ceremony with me. :) :) Please let me know if you want to grab a cup of coffee and talk. Take care!!! JayneJayne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12300387628950036026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-85378257437630648902010-10-25T10:36:36.377-03:002010-10-25T10:36:36.377-03:00Every path has puddles.
Major changes in your lif...Every path has puddles.<br /><br />Major changes in your life. During these times such as these, even though I was sad, I also wondered what new, exciting things awaited me around the corner. <br /><br />I was thinking about the animals, and I just bet that the folks that buy Whispering Pines may also be the type of people that would like a few farm animals to come along with the place, if so, that would be great for the animals. <br /><br />And yes, wherever life takes you, sure hope you keep blogging and let us follow along.Joanna@BooneDocksWilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11889259406024845745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-65222862630953139002010-10-25T07:53:51.204-03:002010-10-25T07:53:51.204-03:00My lady talked to me of this a lot, Claire. She s...My lady talked to me of this a lot, Claire. She says that what you are doing is what is best for you and as primary caregiver you have to take care of yourself. I hope that through all of your contacts you will be able to find nice, new homes for all of your lovely friends. I asked my lady if I could have my curly, whirly Valentino shipped to me in a big box but she said we don't have room for a buck here. I don't understand...he could sleep with me in my boudoir...woo woo. Many goat kisses to you.IsobelleGoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233377230754119180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-84123221515055564922010-10-25T04:36:01.375-03:002010-10-25T04:36:01.375-03:00Wow.
I didn't see that coming!
It makes me s...Wow.<br /><br />I didn't see that coming!<br /><br />It makes me sad.<br /><br />I know you'll land on your feet, Claire. And I'm sure that you'll find good homes for your beloved animals. I can certainly understand the reasoning behind your decision. I often wonder if I shouldn't do the same. I just can't let go quite yet...<br /><br />God Bless you and all your four legged friends!<br /><br />You've brought us all many smiles and laughter and we're sending that light back to you ~ along with our prayers ~ now!Nancy K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06061265740359266798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-22425002622506546162010-10-25T02:18:14.181-03:002010-10-25T02:18:14.181-03:00Awww, this makes me so sad! Sad for you ... sad fo...Awww, this makes me so sad! Sad for you ... sad for the animals who have come to know you as their shepherd. I wish you all the best, and as Michelle said, hope you continue to blog.SweetMissDaisy (Anna Wight)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00807999079788710954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-62773275077700521892010-10-25T01:49:59.127-03:002010-10-25T01:49:59.127-03:00Hope everything works out for you... I've sure...Hope everything works out for you... I've sure enjoyed your blog, I hope you keep it up no matter where you goMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431097959119260472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113326581808647426.post-72764780295839056482010-10-25T01:04:21.564-03:002010-10-25T01:04:21.564-03:00Claire, I hope your transition is a smooth one. I...Claire, I hope your transition is a smooth one. I always enjoyed seeing your baby critters. I hope they all find homes fast because I know each one will tugg at your heart strings. Be strong and brave in your new adventure and take care of number one..Anyone with a heart as big as yours will find happiness whatever you do, wherever go. Love DianeOutstanding Strangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07111253872669056419noreply@blogger.com